Veterinary Diagnostics & Laboratory

The specialists and veterinarians of BSVES use the information provided by the referring veterinarian, as well as advanced equipment not available to many general practitioners, to provide the highest level of diagnostic capability to our patients.

BSVES provides a range of diagnostic services, including:

In-house veterinary laboratory testing—Having an on-site lab allows our doctors to obtain a rapid diagnosis and initiate treatment as early as possible.

Complete blood chemistry (CBC)

Blood chemistry panel

Urinalysis

SNAP testing for several infectious diseases

Blood typing and cross-match

Blood gas analysis

Coagulation testing (for clotting disorders)

Limited toxin analysis

Diagnostic imaging—BSVES is committed to providing state-of-the-art diagnostics, and nowhere is this more evident than in the diagnostic imaging department.

Digital X-ray

Contrast studies

X-ray film interpretation—All X-ray studies performed at BSVES are read by a board-certified radiologist

Ultrasound—Cardiac, Abdominal, Pregnancy evaluation

Ultrasound-guided biopsies and aspirates

View a gallery of images from select cases diagnosed with advanced imaging.

Endoscopy—An endoscope is an instrument that consists of a camera and lighting system affixed to a flexible tube. Endoscopes can also be equipped with basic tools for foreign body removal and taking samples for biopsy.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this web site is meant to be used as a general guide for the services Bay State Veterinary Emergency Services. Bay State Veterinary Emergency Services reserves the right to change services,staff and information represented on this web site without notice. In case of an emergency involving your pet, consult a veterinary professional for recommendations specific to your pets condition immediately.